Introducing Manchester Taste Makers, our brand-new interview series. Spend any time in this city and you’ll quickly realise it’s full of people doing brilliant things, especially when it comes to food and drink. Each instalment, we’ll be asking them what they love when it comes to food, drink, culture and style, along with their go-to recommendations in Manchester and further afield.
Kicking things off is Dan Hope, co-founder of Proloco, the hot new Ancoats restaurant, serving 18-inch pizzas. Dan has had a hand in a string of fascinating projects over the years, from Firebird Hope and YES to the Japanese-inspired listening bar Rainy Heart. In summer 2026 he teamed up with Richard Carver, founder of Honest Crust pizza, to open Proloco.
Read the full article over at Manchester Wire now.
To mark our conversation with Dan, we’ve lined up an exclusive treat for readers: a free Negroni per person when you spend £20 on food at Proloco. T&Cs apply. Book here to claim yours.